• The Roseland Rhythm Revue

    Standing ovation from the folks in the 9th row at the Mike Farris set.
    James McKelvey Posted On May 3, 2016


    This is what Mike Farris saw as he ended his triumphant set at the Watson Stage with a standing ovation as far as the eye could see…


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    Old school “tent revival” feel to the Mike Farris set.
    James McKelvey Posted On May 3, 2016


    Introduction and playing of the Mary Gauthier penned “Mercy Now” tune was magical…


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    Mike Farris’ view of the audience must have been inspiring…
    James McKelvey Posted On May 3, 2016


    One song after another Mike Farris and The Roseland Rhythm Revue belted it out.


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    Mike Farris belting it out at the Watson Stage during Merlefest.
    James McKelvey Posted On May 3, 2016


    Former Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies frontman Mike Farris and the Roseland Rhythm Revue had a great mix of their own material with inspired covers.


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    Shame that Mike Farris and The Roseland Rhythm Review couldn’t have played more.
    James McKelvey Posted On May 3, 2016


    Clearly, Mike Farris and his The Roseland Rhythm Revue tore it up on the Watson Stage that had the feel of an all inclusive tent revival “for all the people.’


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    James Nash and Mike Farris at the close of the “Purple Rain” tribute to Prince.
    James McKelvey Posted On May 3, 2016


    Wearing the purple “retired” coat that he wore to win his Grammy Award it was a fitting piece of clothing to resurrect now for the Mike Farris and James Nash tribute to Prince by the Roseland Rhythm Revue.


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    James Nash of the Waybacks guesting with Mike Farris on “Purple Rain” at the Watson Stage.
    James McKelvey Posted On May 3, 2016


    James Nash introduced Mike Farris to Merlefest several years ago at the Classic Album Hour and now returned as a guest on Mike Farris’ triumphant return on the Watson Stage.


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